Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway - Reviews, Directions and Visitor Guide

Cornwall's only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives.  The trains also run through some typically lovely Cornish scenery.

The Railway is typical of a branch line in the 1950s. Great Western steam tank engines are the main locomotives to be seen, but diesel traction is also used, particularly on Saturdays.

The main station on the line is at Bodmin General. The engine sheds are here, as well as a souvenir shop and refreshment room in the restored station buildings.

Boscarne Junction provides a direct link with the "Camel Trail", the cycle and footpath running to Padstow along the route of the old Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway. Bodmin Parkway Station is on the main rail line from London to Penzance and has a beautiful walk along the old carriage drive to the Lanhydrock House. The cafe here is in the old signal box and provides a wide range of snacks and refreshments.

Special Events include:- Murder Mysteries; Steam, Beer & Jazz, Dining Trains, Steaming thru the 40's, Santa Specials and more.

Location / Directions

Bodmin & Wenford Railway, General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1AQ.
From Exeter take the A30 west via Okehampton & Launceston to Bodmin
From Torbay, Plymouth take the A38 west to Bodmin
From south east Cornwall including Looe take the A38 west to Bodmin
From west Cornwall take the A30 east
From north Cornwall take the A39 to Wadebridge then the A389 to Bodmin
then follow the brown tourist signs to the Steam Railway
Bodmin General Station is near the town centre and there is a car park (free to railway users) adjacent. 
 

Check Railway website for admission times and entrance / admission fees
Tel: 0845 1259678

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